ADTRAN Enhances NetVanta Access Routers For VoIP Applications; New ADTRAN OS Adds QoS for Traffic Prioritization and Bandwidth Efficiency.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 2004 ADTRAN(R), Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : ADTN ADTN Administrative Data Transmission Network ADTN Administrative Data Telecommunications Network ), a leading provider of network access equipment, today announced a new release of the ADTRAN Operating System operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. (OS), version 6.1, that powers the NetVanta(R) series of access routers. ADTRAN OS v6.1 offers enhanced support for traffic prioritization and Quality of Service (QoS) through the addition of Layer 3 DiffServ packet marking, Priority Queuing See traffic engineering methods. , and Frame Relay A high-speed packet switching protocol used in wide area networks (WANs). Providing a granular service of up to DS3 speed (45 Mbps), it has become popular for LAN to LAN connections across remote distances, and services are offered by most major carriers. Fragmentation. These features can be used to improve bandwidth efficiency The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. for mission critical IP-based voice, data, or video applications. ADTRAN OS updates are now free of charge and require no maintenance contract, reducing the total cost of ownership and increasing the overall value of ADTRAN NetVanta routers. "ADTRAN OS v6.1 eases the migration path for customers who are upgrading legacy voice systems to VoIP or making the move to converged voice/data networks," said Everette Ramage, vice president, engineering, ADTRAN Enterprise Networks Division. "The continued evolution of the ADTRAN OS allows ADTRAN to rapidly meet customers' needs for new applications without forklift upgrades or additional expenses, making NetVanta internetworking products ideal for today's cost-conscious businesses." These new features complement existing QoS functionality including Weighted Fair Queuing See traffic engineering methods. and DiffServ packet recognition. Other new features of the ADTRAN OS v6.1 include the support for S/T-style dial backup targeted at international applications and expanded VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. capacity in certain models to support larger networks requiring up to 500 IPSec tunnels. ADTRAN OS v6.1 is currently shipping in all NetVanta routers and is available for download, free of charge, from the ADTRAN website. About NetVanta 3000 Series Routers The NetVanta 3000 Series is a family of modular access routers designed for cost-effective connectivity via Frame Relay, Point-to-Point, Internet Access, and Virtual Private Networks. This modular, full-featured solution supports line rates from 56 kbps to dual-T1/E1s, at a cost that is up to 55 percent lower than other brand name routers. ADTRAN currently offers four NetVanta router models including the dual WAN slot, dual Ethernet NetVanta 3305; single WAN slot, single Ethernet NetVanta 3200; rackmountable NetVanta 3205; and the 24/48VDC VDC Volts Direct Current VDC Venture Development Corporation VDC Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC Village Development Committee (Nepal) VDC Virtual Data Center VdC Verband der Cigarettenindustrie powered NetVanta 3205 DC. NetVanta routers are backed by an industry-leading five-year warranty (for North America), ADTRAN's world-class technical support, and free software updates, which are available via the ADTRAN website. For added value, ADTRAN Custom Extended Service (ACES) programs are also available, with guaranteed response times from four-hours to next business day, on-site and remote installation services Remote Installation Services is a Microsoft-supplied server that provides Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) BIOS-enabled computers to remotely execute boot environment variables. , maintenance support, and depot sparing. About ADTRAN ADTRAN, Inc. is one of the world's most successful network access equipment suppliers, with a 16-year history of profitability and a portfolio of more than 1,300 solutions for use in the last mile of today's telecommunications networks. Widely deployed by carriers and enterprises, ADTRAN solutions enable voice, data, video, and Internet communications across copper, fiber, and wireless network infrastructures. ADTRAN solutions are currently in use by every major domestic service provider and many international ones, as well as by thousands of public, private and governmental organizations worldwide. For more information, contact the company at 800 9ADTRAN (800 923-8726) or via email at info@adtran.com. On the Web, visit www.adtran.com. |
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